Loan Process Specialist

About Farm Credit Illinois (FCI)

FCI is a farmer‑owned lending cooperative headquartered in Mahomet, Illinois, with >$7 billion of owned, managed, and collaborated loan assets and investments. With a core purpose of Helping Farm Families Succeed, FCI is owned by 18,900 farmer, rural landowner, and agribusiness members in the southern 60 counties of Illinois. FCI is one of many Farm Credit System Associations which collectively serve all 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico.

Competitive compensation package. Grade and salary commensurate with experience, with an annualized base salary range of 48,000.00 – 65,000.00 plus a bonus based on team and individual performance. This range is a good‑faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of this posting.

Comprehensive benefit package includes 401(k) with 3% employer contribution and 6% employer match, vacation days, sick days, 13 paid holidays, parental leave, and volunteer leave, along with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as further described at

Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Opportunity to work for a reputable and community‑focused financial institution dedicated to a positive, collaborative work environment that encompasses the association’s mission to serve our members and the agricultural industry as we strive to help farm families succeed.

The Loan Process Specialist serves in the Field Operations Department and reports directly to a Regional Manager located in one of the regional offices. This role acts as the “Deal Champion” for loans and ensures timely and accurate processing of loans originated by Lending AVP/VP and RM. The Loan Process Specialist participates in several stages of the credit lifecycle for all relevant loans, including aggregating and organizing all pre‑underwriting documents, maintaining accurate and complete electronic files, completing loan due diligence tasks, reviewing loan documentation, coordinating and occasionally attending loan closings, and preparing loans for booking in the loan origination system.

The Loan Process Specialist serves as the Deal Champion support person for all loan application activities, ensuring that required documentation is gathered, reviewed, and organized for submission to the Credit Services Department (CSD). Key activities include:

• Assists the Lending AVP/VP and RM with pre‑qualification information, which includes the following responsibilities:
  • Gathering prospect or member information necessary to qualify a loan opportunity, including drivers’ licenses, financials, information pertaining to scope of operations, and entity documentation
  • Assessing qualitative and quantitative business and financial information, in conjunction with the Lending AVP/VP or RM, and conducting follow‑up inquiries with prospect or member for clarification
  • Reviews members’ trust agreements, articles of organization, and operating agreement to ensure the right to borrow, pledge, and mortgage
  • Inputs all relevant loan information into LOS
• Submits loan in LOS to CSD and serves as the Deal Champion on all submitted loans by responding to internal and external inquiries.
• Assists in following Territorial Concurrence procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations

The Loan Process Specialist reviews and processes new and existing loans, and services loan requests and inquiries in a timely manner. Key activities include:

• Prints and signs or obtains Authorized Representative Signature for Notice of Approval and/or Prints Statement of Credit Denial
• Completes initial interest rate lock in LOS per request of Lending AVP/VP or RM and monitors open rate lock commitments
• Upon notification of a Fraud Alert for a member, works with Lending AVP/VP or RM for verification and signature to Approve and Proceed.
• Completes and leads FLCA‑related processing activities, including:
  • Collects information to identify real estate location, type, and improvements
  • Requests value of collateral (e.g., appraisal) based on information collected
• Orders…